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In their second head-to-head meeting of the regular season, the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres meet at the KeyBank Center. This Eastern Conference matchup gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, March 9, and it can be caught live on NBC Sports Washington.
<h2>Washington Capitals at Buffalo Sabres Odds</h2>
Washington heads into the matchup as the substantial favorite with a moneyline of -170. The line for Buffalo sits at +150, and the oddsmakers have set the Over/Under (O/U) at 6 goals. The odds for betting the total sit at -105 money on the over and -115 for the under.

Washington is 41-27 straight up (SU) and has lost 0.6 units for moneyline bettors this year. Through 68 regular season contests, 43 of its games have gone over the total, while 23 have gone under and just two have pushed. This 2019-20 Capitals team is 23-12 SU on the road.

Washington has converted on 19.5 percent of its power play opportunities this season, a figure that's right around league average. Additionally, its penalty kill is ranked sixth overall, and the team's successfully killed off 82.8 percent of all penalties.

Washington, as a collective unit, has been whistled for penalties 4.3 times per game this season, and 5.6 per game over its last five road outings. The team has been forced to defend opponent power plays a whopping 14.6 minutes per game over their last five outings.

With a .897 save percentage and 25.9 saves per game, Braden Holtby (26-21-5) has been the top option in goal for Washington this year. If it decides to rest him, however, the team could turn to Ilya Samsonov (16-10-2 record, .913 save percentage, 2.55 goals against average).

John Carlson and Alex Ovechkin will both look to continue their strong seasons for the visiting Capitals. Carlson (75 points) is up to 15 goals and 60 assists, and has recorded multiple points in 24 different games. Ovechkin has 47 goals and 18 assists to his credit (and has registered at least one point in 38 games).

On the other bench, Buffalo is 29-39 straight up (SU) and has lost 7.8 units for moneyline bettors thus far. Through 68 regular season matches, 33 of its games have gone under the total, while 31 have gone over and just four have pushed. This season, the team's 19-15 SU as the home team.

Buffalo has converted on 18.7 percent of its power play chances this season, a figure that's right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 31st overall, and it's successfully killed off 74.6 percent of all opponent power plays.

Buffalo players have been sent to the penalty box only 3.1 times per game this season, and 1.8 per game over their last five home outings. The team's been forced to defend opponent power plays just 4.2 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Linus Ullmark has denied 28.5 shots per game as the top netminder in the crease for Buffalo. Ullmark has 16 wins, 17 losses, and three overtime losses to his credit and has recorded a pedestrian 2.72 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this year.

Jack Eichel (35 goals, 42 assists) will lead the attack for Buffalo.
<h3>Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres Betting Predictions</h3>
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<h2>Notes</h2>
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Four of Washington's last five games have gone over the total.

Penalties and power plays could prove to be extremely important tonight. The Capitals are 12-10 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 20-14 in games where they're in the box for fewer than 10 total penalty minutes. The Sabres are 10-17 when the team serves fewer penalty minutes than the opposition and 26-28 in games where total penalty minutes are in the single digits.

Buffalo is 1-2 in games decided by a shootout this season while Washington is 4-2 in shootouts.

Buffalo skaters have forced 6.0 takeaways per game over its last five home games, an improvement over its season average of 5.2 takeaways per game (ranked 29th overall).

Washington skaters have created 4.2 takeaways per game over its last five road games, a drop-off from its season average of 7.6 takeaways per game (ranked 14th).

Washington may hold the upper hand if this one comes down to the wire. The team's 18-14 in games decided by one goal, while Buffalo is 14-16 in such games.

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<p>The Hawks and Hokies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Hokies will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Palestra at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-57 win over American on Wednesday. The Hawks were -12.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 68.8%. They connected on 50% of their threes (8/16) and hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts (21/32), while also making 85.7% of their free throws (18/21).</p> <p>Rasheer Fleming led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Erik Reynolds II added 23 points and 6 assists, while Greg Jones and Matt Rogers each contributed 19 points, with Jones shooting 85.7% and Rogers hitting 61.5% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Saint Joseph's allowing 57 points, their defense struggled, giving up 60% shooting from the field. The Hawks allowed 29 made field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Virginia Tech?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-72 win over Navy on Sunday. The Hokies were favored by 13.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 46-41 at halftime and outscored Navy 34-31 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their 55.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, connecting on 16 of 18 for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ben Burnham led the way with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Rodney Brown Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points. The Hokies had a balanced scoring effort, with eight players scoring in double figures.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 17 of 33 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 10 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16, an 88% clip.</p>

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Texans are favored on the road with a money line of -133 as they take on the Chiefs at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st. This week 16 AFC matchup is being televised on NBC, and the Texans are -2 point favorites. The over/under line is currently at 40 points. The Chiefs are the underdog with a +111 money line.</p><h3>HOUSTON TEXANS VS KANSAS CITY CHIEFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Texans -2</p><p>This game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON TEXANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texans winning this one by a score of 26 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Texans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 40 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texans Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With a 9-5 record, the Texans sit atop the AFC South, and they have a 100% chance of winning the division and making the playoffs. Houston ranks 11th in our power rankings heading into week 16, and they are on a two-game winning streak, including a 20-12 win over the Dolphins in week 15. The Texans were 2.5-point favorites in that game and covered the spread, but the 32 combined points fell short of the 46.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Houston has a +2 scoring margin this season and is 6-7-1 against the spread. They are 4-6-1 as favorites and 2-1 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 4-9-1, with the under hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Texans rank 20th in our offensive power rankings. They are 11th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 23.4 points per game, and they have been strong in the 1st quarter, ranking 5th in the league. Houston is 18th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions with a 37.2% success rate, and they are 19th in passing yards per game (212.8) despite ranking 9th in pass attempts per game.</p> <p>C.J. Stroud threw for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns on 18/26 passing in week 15 against the Dolphins. Joe Mixon led the team in receiving with 5 catches for 33 yards, and Dare Ogunbowale had a 35-yard run. Houston scored all 20 of their points in the first 3 quarters, failing to score in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Texans' defense came up with three interceptions and held Miami to just 30.8% on third down in their 20-12 win over the Dolphins. Despite allowing 172 passing yards, Houston defended the pass well, giving up only 4.3 yards per attempt. Miami finished with just 52 yards rushing on 19 attempts.</p><p></p><p>Overall, the Texans allowed only 224 total yards and 72.5% completions. They gave up one passing touchdown but made up for it with three key interceptions.</p><h3>Will The Chiefs Win At Home Over The Texans?</h3><p>With a 13-1 record, the Chiefs sit atop the AFC standings and have a 100% chance of winning the AFC West. They rank 12th in our power rankings and have a +5 scoring margin this season. Against the spread, Kansas City is 5-8-1, including a 4-7-1 mark as favorites. Their O/U record is 6-8, with the under hitting in three straight games.</p> <p>After a week 11 loss to the Bills, the Chiefs have won four in a row, including a 21-7 victory over the Browns in week 15. They narrowly beat the Chargers and Raiders in weeks 14 and 13, respectively, and edged out the Panthers 30-27 in week 12.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Chiefs rank 9th in our offensive power rankings and 10th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 23.5 points per game. They are 14th in passing yards per game (224.1) and 15th in rushing yards (112.1), with 36 passing attempts per game (5th) and 27.9 rushing attempts (9th). Despite ranking 22nd in red zone conversion percentage, Kansas City leads the league in 3rd-down conversions and ranks 4th in red zone attempts.</p> <p>Patrick Mahomes has been dealing with an ankle injury but has avoided interceptions in his last three games. In week 15, he threw for 159 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Browns. Xavier Worthy led the team with 46 receiving yards, and Kareem Hunt had 45 rushing yards. Kansas City scored all 21 points in the first three quarters before being shut out in the 4th.</p><p>Despite giving up 139 rushing yards on just 21 attempts, the Chiefs' defense played well in their most recent game, coming away with four interceptions and allowing just 127 passing yards. They picked up a 21-7 win over the Browns, holding Cleveland to just 7 points. Kansas City's defense also had five sacks in the game.</p>
<p>The Chiefs' defense limited the Browns to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down and won the tackles for loss battle. Even though they gave up a high 6.6 yards per attempt in the running game, the big plays in the passing game helped them secure the win.</p>

Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Dodgers head into Friday's interleague matchup vs. the Yankees looking to extend their five-game winning streak. Los Angeles is 1st in the NL West with an overall record of 98-64, while the Yankees are 1st in the AL East at 94-68.</p>

<p>First pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 8:08 PM ET, and FOX will be televising this one. The money line odds have the Dodgers at -126, while the Yankees are the slight underdog at +107. Friday's over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs. Gerrit Cole will start for the Yankees, while the Dodgers are going with Jack Flaherty.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -126</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 8:08 ET on Friday, October 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Yankees to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>New York closed out their series vs. the Guardians with a 5-2 win on the road. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -132 on the money line. It was a three-run 10th inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Guardians could only score two runs in the bottom of the 10th. The Yankees' offense was carried by Juan Soto, who went 3/5 with a homer and three RBIs.</p>

<p>Carlos Rodon got the start for the Yankees, going 4 2/3 innings, and giving up just two runs on five hits. He only had six strikeouts in the outing and issued just one walk. Luke Weaver picked up the win out of the bullpen, and the Yankees's closer, Jake Diekman, got the save.</p><p>As the Yankees prepare for game one of the World Series against the Dodgers, they’ll look to improve on their strong road record, which stands at 50-31 this season. New York went 44-37 at home, and they’ve lost their last two games as underdogs.</p> <p>New York’s run line record is 89-82, and they’ve gone 52-34 against the run line on the road. As underdogs, they’re 22-4 against the run line. The Yankees’ over/under record is 90-76, and today’s line of 8.5 runs is slightly higher than their season average of 8 runs.</p><p>New York is sending Gerrit Cole to the mound today, and he comes in with a record of 8-5 and an ERA of 3.41. So far this season, he has made 17 starts, and opponents are batting .211 off the right-hander. Cole has made eight quality starts this year and is averaging 9.38 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Cole finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. So far, he has been much better on the road, coming in with a 6-3 record and 2.89 ERA compared to 3-2 with a 4.8 ERA at home.</p><p>Not only do the Yankees lead the MLB in home runs this season, but they are also 3rd in the league in runs scored, averaging 5 runs per game. New York has been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. So far, they are batting .248 as a team, which is 7th in the league.</p>

<p>Aaron Judge has been the league's top power hitter this season, as he leads the league with 58 homers and is also 1st in the league with 144 RBIs. Giancarlo Stanton has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/30 with five homers over his last eight games.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Dodgers's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Mets, closing out their series with a 10-5 win. After allowing one run to the Mets in the top of the first, the Dodgers responded with two runs of their own. Los Angeles went on to add another eight runs in the 3rd inning!</p>

<p>Ben Casparius was the winning pitcher for the Dodgers, going three innings out of the bullpen. The Dodgers really turned things in their favor with their eight-run 3rd inning, and Casparius picked up the win out of the bullpen. Los Angeles's offense was carried by Tommy Edman, who went 2/5 with a homer and four RBIs.</p><p>As the Dodgers prepare to host game one of the World Series against the Yankees, they’ll look to build on their strong regular season, which saw them finish with a 98-64 record. At home, they went 52-29, compared to 46-35 on the road. As home favorites, they posted a 54-31 record this year.</p> <p>Los Angeles finished the regular season with an 89-84 run line record, including 44-43 at home. They had a +0.9 run-scoring margin per game at home, compared to +1.2 on the road. The Dodgers’ over/under record was 99-69, and the over has hit in their last six games. Today’s 8.5-run line is below their season average of 9 runs.</p><p>Jack Flaherty will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing against the Mets as he gets the start for the Dodgers today. In that start, which came on October 18th, he gave up 8 earned runs in just 3 innings of work. Flaherty took the loss in that outing. Before that, he had pitched well, going 7 innings and picking up the win in the start before that. Flaherty's record for the season is 13-7, and his ERA is 3.17. Looking at his home/away splits, he is 8-4 on the road with a 4.49 ERA compared to 6-5 at home with a 3.52 ERA.</p><p>As a team, the Dodgers are averaging 5.2 runs per game, which is the 2nd best mark in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.5 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league's top home run hitting team and have the best slugging percentage in the league. The Dodgers also have the best OPS in the league, at .781.</p>

<p>Shohei Ohtani has been one of the top hitters in the league this season, batting .310 with 54 homers and 130 RBIs. Mookie Betts has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/42 in his last 10 games with four homers and 12 RBIs. Betts also comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak.</p>

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